Did Porsche offend 911 R buyers with introducing the Touring Package?

"A few days ago Porsche presented a car that excites the minds of ethusiasts. Once again. More specificially, the new model presented on the IAA in
Frankfurt is not such an approach, but rather an extension of an already existing model. We talk about the new 911 GT3 with the option 'Touring Package', of course!"

From now on you can get a GT3 without a large rear wing but with handshift and sports shawl seats, for about 156.000€. Otherwise this specific model remains what it
is. A 911 GT3. In terms of figures, that means a naturally aspirated flatsix engine with a displacement of 4.0 litres, producing 500 hp. So, what's all the fuss about?

Well, the reason is that the brand presented a special model exactly one year ago. The 911 R. The R was based on the previouse 991, the MK1 Version or 991.1 as some
call it. It had a 4.0 litre naturally aspirated flatsix engine from the GT3 RS, producing 500 hp and in contrast to the RS it came with a manual transmission only.

In principle, everything exactly the same as with the new GT3 'Touring Package' but with one big difference! - The 911 R was stricly limited to 991 pieces. Only
selected customers were allowed to purchase one of the commemorated vehicles at a price of slightly over 190.000€. Rumors say all 991 cars were sold within only a few hours and many interested
parties didn't get one.

Soon the first cars appeared on the used car market, at breathtaking prices even for wealthy die-hard fans of superportcars. So the fuss is that Porsche now offers
a model, which is quite similar to the stricly limited 911 R, to say the least. A model that can also be ordered by 'ordinary' customers. That might be a very sour surprise for some of the
exclusive customers who bought a 911 R. And in fact, quite a few misunderstandings appeared on the internet already...

However completely injustified as I find it and I tell you why!

It's not the primary task of Porsche to build superexclusive models for a hand full collectors and of course it's not their task to make rich speculators even
richer! No. The task of Porsche is to build dream cars. Cars, generations of men dreamed of since their childhood and dreams which sometimes should come true. A Porsche 911 has to be available
also for 'normal' people with a corresponding employment and income. This also applies to more specific models such as an 911 R. What happens to dreams when there is not at least a spark of
hope for their fulfillment? - Right, they lose their value and their charm. This might also happen to a manufacturer of sportscars. When Porsche intruduced the R in 2016, this vehicle embodied
the concept of a dream for a large number of die-hard Porsche 911 fans.

To them the 911 R was, like a real Porsche should be. Simple, puristic and beautiful. Freed from any superflous frills and an automated transmission. Just pure
Porsche DNA! But totally inaccessible to the vast majority, even if their purse had coped an investment of nearly 200.000€. The strict limitation to 991 pieces made it impossible.

So with Porsche's decision of producing a GT3 'Touring Package' they might have pissed of some exclusive clients but they will make lots of purists very happy.
Honestly, if you are one of the 991 lucky owners of a Porsche 911 R, do the following next time when you get in your car: Be happy with the ones who didn't get one and can buy a similar car now.
Drive your car, enjoy the noise it makes and feel it, because that's what this piece of german engineering was made for: To be driven! If you are one of those speculators who shipped his new,
strictly limited car directly into a secret underground carpark, wrapped it in fabric or even plastic to keep it from scratches , kilometers and a related loss of value!

Yes you are perfectly right! - Sorry for that. Some say, 250 was the amount of 911 R that was first planed, but after Porsche had received so many requests they decided to change to 991 cars...
;)

Yours, 911.LND - Team

(13. Sep 2017)

The IAA in Frankfurt has just began and Porsche comes with a little sensation for all fans of the limited edition 911 R! With the option 'Touring
Package' you get a normal GT3 now, equipped with a manual transmission insted of PDK and without the big rear wing. It also has a 4.0 litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine, producing
500hp!

(30. Aug 2017)

The new Version of the Cayenne is here! It offeres a new design with bigger air inlets on the front, new rearlights and a fully new designed
interior similar to that one we already know from the new Panamera. Porsche has also improved the engines, that are more powerfull now but also more eficient!

(18. Jul 2017)

Porsche presents the new Panamera Sport Turismo. In contrast to the sedan the Sport Turismo comes with a bigger trunk and a big tailgate. It also
offers space for three persons on a back bench contrasting the two single seats adjusted in the sedan Version!

(07. Mar 2017)

Porsche presents the next Version of the 911 GT3. Porsche's ultimate track-tool is now run by a 4.0 litre flat-six producing 500 hp. But the best
news: In contrast to it's predecessor, the 991.1 GT3 customers can choose now between a manual or PDK transmission with the 991.2 Version!

(02. Mar 2017)

Porsche presents a new, more usable Version of the Panamera. It is called the 'Sport Turismo' and it is equipped with a bigger trunk and
a big rear flap! Good news for all moms and dads who had to seperate from their beloved 911's but didn't want to drive a Cayenne. The 'Sport Turismo' can be a true alternative!

(28. Jun 2016)

Porsche presents the all new Version of the Panamera in Berlin. The new luxury sedan, comes with a modified Infotainment system, featuring Apple
carplay as well as various different assistance and safety systems. It has new turbo- charged engines to reduce fuel consumption. Nevertheless it is a lot quicker and it can do the Nürburgring
'Nordschleife' in under 8 minutes!

(19. Jun 2016)

Porsche won the 24h race of LeMans for the 18th time! After a thrilling last lap the Porsche LMP1 No.2 overtook the Toyota wich suffered from an
engine problem just 5 minutes before the race was over. It was a really hard fight and the guys from Toyota did a great job and made it a race for the history books!

(25. Apr 2016)

Porsche presents the new 718 Cayman too. It is also powered by the same turbocharged flat-four as it is mounted in the 718 Boxster.

A change has been made according to the Porsche's price policy. The Boxster - as the 718 Cabriolet version - is now more expensive than its Coupe
brother, the 718 Cayman.

(01. Mar 2016)

Porsche presents the new 718 Boxster, which is now powered by a turbo charged flat-four engine.

Porsche also presents the 911 R - a limited model of the 991 family, that comes with the 4.0 litre engine of the GT3 RS and has 500 hp. In contrast
to the RS it comes with manual transmission only!

(31. Dec
2015)

We want to say Thank You & wish you all a happy new Year 2016!

(24. Dec
2015)

We wish you all a Merry Christmas with the winners of our Photo Contest! - More at

You had the chance to send us your picture under the slogan "Porsche at Christmas!" until 13. December. Now an independent jury chose
10 Pictures for Voting! - You can vote Now for your winner now on Facebook!

(10. Dec
2015) Porsche announces that the upcoming
Boxster and Cayman will change its names to "718 Boxster" and "718 Cayman". Both cars will be powered by 4-Cylinder turbocharged flat-engines, producing between 230hp - 340hp.

(04. Dec
2015)

Green Lights for Porsche Mission E! "The first 100% electrically powered
Porsche is on its way. It will be launched at the end of the decade. The supervisory board of the Porsche AG today gave the green light for the Mission E project." More at...
www.newsroom.porsche.com

(01. Dec
2015) Porsche launches the facelift of
the 991 Turbo and Turbo S models! - With more power and more torque, now producing 540hp in the Turbo and 580hp in the
TurboS.

(29. Nov
2015)

Start of our Photo Contest -

"Porsche at Christmas" - In cooperation with Porsche Newsroom. More Information on our blog or at the official Porsche
Newsroom! www.newsroom.porsche.com

(18. Nov
2015) Worldpremiere of the Porsche
Cayman GT4 Clubsport! - A lighter trackfocused Version of the Cayman GT4 with no permission for the streets.

(15. Sep
2015) Porsche released the new 911
Facelift called 991.2 . The most important changes are new 3.0 litre turbocharged engines for the Carrera and Carrera S Versions.

(11. Aug
2015)

While building up an enormouse sculpture on a roundabout traffic, in front of the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen, the new 991 was exidently
uncovered, as the lokal newspaper 'Stuttgarter Nachrichten'
reported!

(10. Jul
2015)

"The upcoming updated version of the 991 will be driven by a turbocharged engine.. " - admitted Walter Röhrl in an interview.

(14. Jun
2015) PORSCHE IS THE OVER ALL WINNER OF
THE 24H RACE OF LE MANS 2015!

(06. Mai
2015) Porsche is supposed to plan the
production of a fully electric driven car as competitor to Teslas 'Model S' . The more than 400hp strong car will be based on the 'Modular-Transverse-Toolkit' (MSB) of the Volkswagen AG and
look a bit like a smaller version of the well known Panamera. It will be called the Porsche 718 and also be extended by another future variant powered by 'fuel-cell' , called the 818!

(04. Mai 2015)

Nico Hülkenbergcompleted hisLMP1debutinWECrace in Spa-Francorchamps in sixth."Overall, I am satisfied,"theGermansummarizesafter his firstWECrace.